Stuffing Machine Operator

Smithfield Foods • Kinston, NC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now! The Value You’ll Bring As a Machine Operator team member at Smithfield Foods, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality food by performing essential production tasks and supporting your coworkers. Your reliability, attention to detail, and strong work ethic will help us meet our standards for safety, quality, and teamwork every day. You’ll contribute to a positive work environment, help maintain a safe and efficient production line, and ensure our products reach families across America. Your dedication and willingness to learn will make a real difference—both to your team and to our mission of delivering good food, responsibly.

Requirements

• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be willing and able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be willing and able to perform a task requiring continuous/repetitive movement, including grasping, pinching hands, flexing, and extending arms.
• Must be willing and able to stand on concrete and/or platforms for up to a 12-hour shift.
• Must be willing and able to work around animal blood and/or carcass parts.
• Must be willing and able to work with a knife (if trained).
• Must be willing and able to work in cold areas (approximately 20-40 degrees) and/or warm areas (over 100 degrees).
• Must be willing and able to work in an environment that is wet and humid.
• Must be willing and able to work while wearing a hard hat, hearing/eye protection, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Must be willing and able to work in a noisy environment using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be willing and able to work with sanitation/cleaning chemicals.
• Must be willing and able to work around strong smells/odors.
• Must be willing and able to climb/move on ladders, steps, stairways, walkways and platforms.
• Must be willing and able to bend, stoop, and twist repetitively over the course of an entire shift.
• Must be willing and able to walk long distances.
• May require certification in order to operate various pieces of equipment required for the position.
• Some positions may require repetitive overhead lifting up to 30 lbs, single lifting of heavy objects which can weigh up to 60 lbs, or lifting of objects using mechanical assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Technical knowledge of computerized equipment.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability.
• Strong work ethic.
• Dedication.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work with meat cutting/packaging machines and other equipment to process meat products for the consumer.
• Perform essential production tasks and supporting coworkers.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient production line.
• Ensure our products reach families across America.

Benefits

• Competitive Starting Pay - $20.70/hr
• $1.00/hr Shift Differential for 2nd Shift
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Education benefit available to full and part-time Smithfield team members upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Relocation Package Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed